07/02/2026
Teachers Financial Planning - Newsletter February 2026 -
Teachers Financial Planning - Newsletter February 2026
The Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75% in February, pausing after several cuts in 2025 as inflation remains above target. Price pressures rose to 3.4% in December, but the BoE expects inflation to ease towards 2% by mid-2026. UK economic conditions remain mixed, with unemployment...
10/01/2026
Teachers Financial Planning - Newsletter January 2026 -
Teachers Financial Planning - Newsletter January 2026
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 3.75% in December as inflation eased to 3.2%, signalling the start of a gradual rate-cutting cycle. The FTSE 100 delivered exceptional returns, topping 9,900 and heading towards surpassing pre-Christmas records. However, retail sales disappointed despite ear...
31/12/2025
Happy New Year from Teachers Financial Planning! -
Happy New Year from Teachers Financial Planning!
Our offices will be re-opening after the Christmas break on the 2nd of January. If you would like help to get your finances in order for 2026 you can book a no obligation initial review to become a client or a one off advice session with one of our independent financial advisers here:
08/11/2025
Teachers Financial Planning - Newsletter November 2025 -
Teachers Financial Planning - Newsletter November 2025
Global markets continued to make steady progress through October, with stock market indexes around the world reaching new record highs. Investors have been willing to look past some mixed economic data, encouraged by signs that inflation is easing and expectations that interest rates could start to....
09/10/2025
Teachers Financial Planning - Newsletter October 2025 -
Teachers Financial Planning - Newsletter October 2025
Global markets continued to deliver strong growth in September, most notably in the US, UK and Asia. Many indices reached record highs - riding on positive indicators, such as decisions by central banks. However, concerns over public finances (e.g. the upcoming Autumn Budget in the UK) and global tr...
06/09/2025
Teachers Financial Planning - Newsletter September 2025 -
Teachers Financial Planning - Newsletter September 2025
Market indices have been reaching new highs worldwide. Investors are taking comfort in many encouraging economic signs in the UK. The UK economy is facing challenges, however, including rising inflation and questions over interest rates and future fiscal policy.
07/08/2025
Teachers Financial Planning - Newsletter August 2025 -
Teachers Financial Planning - Newsletter August 2025
The UK economy is grappling with a £41.2bn miss in balancing day-to-day spending. Despite strong Q1 GDP growth, recent signs of a slowdown and rising inflation complicate the Bank of England's decision on interest rates. The FTSE 100 has performed well recently, but concerns over the services secto...
18/07/2025
A Short Guide to Alternative Investments A typical investment portfolio holds four main asset classes: listed equities, property shares, fixed interest securities and cash.
Traditionally, all four asset classes behaved differently, depending on the economic conditions. For
A Short Guide to Alternative Investments - Teachers Financial Planning
A typical investment portfolio holds four main asset classes: listed equities, property shares, fixed interest securities and cash. Traditionally, all four asset classes behaved differently, depending on the economic conditions. For example, when equity prices fell, fixed interest prices would be ex...
18/07/2025
Wills and Beyond: Essential Estate Planning Tips for Families We all want the best for our families. As we move through life, one of the best steps we can take is to ensure our wealth is passed down to them in an efficient, prudent manner, according to our wishes. This is where
Wills and Beyond: Essential Estate Planning Tips for Families - Teachers Financial Planning
We all want the best for our families. As we move through life, one of the best steps we can take is to ensure our wealth is passed down to them in an efficient, prudent manner, according to our wishes. This is where estate planning can help. An estate plan lays out a “roadmap” for managing your...
10/07/2025
Teachers Financial Planning - Newsletter July 2025 -
Teachers Financial Planning - Newsletter July 2025
June has been heavily defined by geopolitics, with the Israel-Iran conflict fuelling volatility in the commodity markets. Closer to home, interest rates have been shifting in developed countries, and the UK Chancellor delivered an important spending review, which could signal tax rises later in the....